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Locations

In this role you can work from Remote, United States

Overview

GitHub is looking for a Senior AI Transformation Manager to join our People Team. You are the driving force behind GitHub’s HR AI transformation, leading the charge to reimagine how technology empowers people team operations. In this role, you will support the HR stakeholders to leverage your technical expertise to identify, develop, and implement innovative AI solutions that streamline HR processes and elevate employee experiences.

By collaborating closely with our People Systems team, you’ll architect strategic AI use cases, oversee the deployment of intelligent agents, and build comprehensive training resources for our Enablement teams to drive upskilling of our HR workforce—making a tangible impact on the future of HR while advancing your own leadership in the rapidly evolving field of AI-driven transformation. This role will report into the Sr. Dir, People Consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and identification of high-impact AI opportunities across HR processes by partnering with People Systems teams and People Team stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives.
• Design, develop, and implement advanced AI use cases and agentic prototypes, ensuring scalability, security, and measurable value to the People Team.
• Architect and oversee the deployment of intelligent agents and automation tools that streamline workflows, improve data-driven decision making, and elevate employee experience.
• Coordinate and support the Enablement team as they deliver training to HR professionals, building out AI-related resources in close collaboration to ensure effective upskilling and knowledge transfer.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between the People organization and People Systems, guiding the strategic direction and roadmap for AI and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with established governance frameworks and best practices for responsible AI adoption, including model validation, risk assessment, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Drive execution of AI transformation projects from concept through delivery, ensuring milestones, KPIs, and outcomes are met while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years experience in product/technical program management, product development, data analysis or engineering.
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing advanced AI solutions—such as use cases, intelligent agents, and automation tools—that solve business challenges and drive measurable value for HR operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership serving as a strategic technical partner between business stakeholders and People Systems teams, guiding the prioritization, direction, and execution of AI transformation initiatives, while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and responsible‑AI best practices.
• HR technical program management, product development, or delivery of complex technology initiatives, ideally within HR transformation, AI integration, or enterprise systems environments.
• 5+ years managing cross-functional or cross-team projects, including leading teams through change, technology deployments, or automation projects in large organizational settings.

Compensation Range

The base salary range for this job is USD $124,000.00 - USD $329,200.00 /Yr.

These pay ranges are intended to cover roles based across the United States. An individual's base pay depends on various factors including geographical location and review of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant. At GitHub certain roles are eligible for benefits and additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock. These rewards are allocated based on individual impact in role. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role.

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• Growth mindset
• Own the outcome
• Better together
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Manager fundamentals

• Model
• Coach
• Care

Leadership principles

• Create clarity
• Generate energy
• Deliver success

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Our teams are dreamers, doers, and pioneers, leading the way in AI, driving humanitarian efforts around the globe, and even sending open source to Mars (and beyond!). At GitHub, our goal is to create the space you need to do your best work. We’re remote-first and offer competitive pay, generous learning and growth opportunities, and excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are—because we know that people flourish when they can work on their own terms.
Join us, and let’s change the world, together.

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